How is Cancer of the Head and Neck Diagnosed?
If your physician suspects cancer of the head and neck, your physician
may recommend some diagnostic tests. The exams and tests conducted
may vary depending on the symptoms. If Cancer is Detected If cancer
is found, it then will be classified by a stage, which is the extent
of your condition. Staging is designed to carefully determine whether
the cancer has spread and, if so, to which parts of the body. Knowing
the stage of your cancers helps determine your treatment plan.